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So You Think Your PC Is Secure...Is It?
Tue, Mar 11 2008 15:14

So you think your PC is secure. You have a resident Antivirus program, an Antispyware program and a firewall. You have Microsoft Updates set on ‘auto’ so that your copy of Windows is updated automatically as soon as one is available. You have set up all your third-party programs to notify you when any update becomes available. You have added all the recommended... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Infected PC, Vista, Computer, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, malware, Windows, Safe Surfing For Children, AS

Check My Sidebar For New Links To Secure Your PC
Fri, Feb 29 2008 19:31

Please have a look at the new links I have added to the sidebar of my blog, to decide if the websites and programs may be useful to you, my readers. I am hopeful that these quick links to online information will help you keep your computers safe and healthy: There is a new section “News” where I have added several links including my favourite site to help children... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: Software, Forum, Infected PC, Vista, Desktop, hardware, Computer, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, spyware, Trial Software, Safe Surfing For Children

Malware Meant To Destroy Your Life As You Know It
Sat, Jan 12 2008 21:24

Almost 2 years ago I wrote the first article called Protection For Your PC and the second Protection For Your PC - Part 2 almost 6 months ago. All of that information, though 6 months and 2 years old respectively, applies today. However, in the past 2 years since I wrote the first article, the nasties have become nastier, the ID theft more rampant, and the scumware... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Infected PC, Protection, security, Trojans, Worms, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, adware, Pharming, Phishing, Phraud, spyware

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?
Wed, Jan 9 2008 14:30

People who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers are increasingly aiming at the alternate OS's with their... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 2 comment(s)

Filed under: Wireless Security, Software, Infected PC, Computer, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Linux, Worms, Viruses, malware, adware, spyware

Time For The Beach To Take A Vacation
Thu, Jan 3 2008 21:39

Many Canadians at this time of year crave the beach because of the long winters here. Unlike them, I love winter, especially when we have lots of snow. Outside it is so clean and fresh looking, the air is cold and crisp, the nights so peaceful and quiet. It is naturally beautiful. As much as I like the beach, living in a country where each of the four seasons... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: General, Infected PC, Computer, Protection

AntiSlyware.com - A New Computer Forum
Mon, Aug 13 2007 12:42

Today after many months of preparation, AntiSlyware opened for business! AntiSlyware joins TomCoyote.org as another forum created by the fertile mind of Tom Wilson . It can be found at http://antislyware.com/aswf/index.php? There are many differences between TomCoyote.org and AntiSlyware with the most obvious being the lack of a classroom to teach the general... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: General, Software, Forum, Infected PC